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Wednesday, 30 September · 163 stories
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Mangingisda sa Masbate, nagulantang sa aksidente niyang nahuli na isang pambihirang sea creature

Nagulat ang isang mangingisda sa Masbate nang aksidente niyang mahuli ang isang dambuhala at pambihirang nilalang sa karagatan na may napakalaking bunganga. Alamin kung ano ito.

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Food delivery biker noon, malapit nang matupad ang pangarap na maging isang piloto

Kahanga-hanga ang pagpupursigi ng isang binata na mula sa pagiging food delivery biker, nakapasok siya sa airline industry, hanggang sa makapag-aral na rin upang abutin ang kaniyang pangarap na maging isang piloto.

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Mga patay at naagnas na baboy, itinapon sa tabing-ilog sa Pozorrubio, Pangasinan

Ilang baboy na naagnas na at nangangamoy ang nadiskubreng itinapon sa tabing-ilog sa Pozorrubio, Pangasinan. Dahil sa insidente, nag-panic ang mga hog raiser sa bayan kaya kinatay at ibinenta ang kanilang mga alaga…

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Tricycle driver, patay matapos makabanggaan ang isang motorsiklo sa Pangasinan

Nasawi ang isang 51-anyos na tricycle driver matapos na makasalpukan ang isang motorsiklo sa San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

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Humanoid robot, puwedeng rentahan per hour para maglinis ng bahay

Sa Amerika, isang kompanya ang nag-aalok ng serbisyo para maglinis ng bahay. Pero sa halip na tao, humanoid robot ang gagawa ng mga gawaing bahay.

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Mga petisyong kumukuwestiyon sa voting threshold sa impeachment ni Sara Duterte, ibinasura ng SC

Ibinasura ng Korte Suprema (SC) nitong Miyerkoles ang mga petisyong kumukuwestiyon sa desisyon ng Senate impeachment court na ibatay sa bilang ng mga senador na aktuwal na lumalahok sa mga paglilitis ang kinakailangang…

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Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, kailangang mag-apply ng parole para makalaya-- BuCor chief

Sinabi ni Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang nitong Miyerkules na kailangan munang mag-apply ng parole sina Cedric Lee at Deniece Cornejo para sila makalaya.

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LTO, sinuspinde ang driver's license ng motoristang hindi umano nagbigay-daan sa mga taong tumatawid sa pedestrian lane

Inisyuhan ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ng Show Cause Order (SCO), at sinuspinde ang driver"s license ng isang motoristang nakuhanan ng video na hindi umano nagbigay-daan sa mga taong tumatawid sa pedestrian lane.

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2, patay sa banggaan ng 2 motorsiklo sa Cotabato; 2 iba pa, sugatan

Dalawa katao ang nasawi habang dalawa ang sugatan matapos magsalpukan ang dalawang motorsiklo sa Midsayap, Cotabato.

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78-anyos na dating tsuper, inatake sa puso habang nakikiisa sa transport strike

Isinugod sa ospital ang isang 78-anyos na dating tsuper matapos atakihin sa puso sa gitna ng kaniyang pakikiisa sa transport strike ng grupong PISTON nitong Martes. Ang biktima, kabilang sa mga tsuper na ikinulong noong…

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Carlo Paalam, dinispatsa ang world champ na si Makhmud Sabyrkhan; abot-kamao na ang gold medal sa Asian Games

Umabante sa laban para sa gintong medalya si Carlo Paalam matapos talunin ang world champion na si Makhmud Sabyrkhan ng Kazakhstan sa semifinals ng men"s 55kg boxing sa 2026 Asian Games nitong Miyerkules sa Japan.

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'Malakas na tunog' mula sa isang paaralan sa Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, hindi putok ng baril, ayon sa gobernador

Hindi putok ng baril ang malakas na tunog na iniulat na narinig mula sa Isulan National High School sa Sultan Kudarat nitong Miyerkules, kung hindi maaaring likha ng palyadong electrical wiring, ayon kay Governor Datu…

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SC junks petitions challenging Sara Duterte impeachment voting threshold

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed separate petitions challenging the Senate impeachment court"s ruling to base the voting threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte"s conviction on the number of senators who…

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NBI raided homes allegedly owned by Velasco in August, says Matibag

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has conducted raids on houses allegedly owned by former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco in August, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said.

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Lalaking may kokomprontahin, sugatan matapos kuyugin ng 7-10 lalaki sa Iloilo

Nagtamo ng mga sugat ang isang lalaking may kokomprontahin sana, matapos siyang kuyugin ng pito hanggang 10 lalaki sa Dueñas, Iloilo.

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Lalaki na head guard ng supermarket, huli sa panghoholdap ng sanglaan sa Cebu

Lalaki na head guard ng supermarket, huli sa panghoholdap ng sanglaan sa Cebu

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Pole vault champ EJ Obiena, naka-ginto sa Asian Games; nagtala pa ng bagong record

Panalo ng gintong medalya si EJ Obiena ng Pilipinas matapos mangibabaw sa men"s pole vault competition sa 2026 Asian Games nitong Martes sa Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium sa Japan.

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Pagkamatay ng isang lalaki sa Bulacan, dahil nga ba sa dagta isang uri ng halaman sa Bulacan?

Ipinagluluksa ng isang pamilya ang biglang pagpanaw ng kanilang 65-anyos na padre de pamilya na mahilig sa mga halaman sa Meycauayan, Bulacan. Ang hinala nilang naging dahilan ng pagkamatay ng kanilang mahal sa buhay…

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Metro Manila water allocation may be reduced in October amid El Niño --NWRB

The water supply allocation for Metro Manila could be reduced in October as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño, according to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

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From tunnel to home: Osmeña Highway families get fresh start in Bulacan

The Osmeña Highway was home to a community of families who built makeshift houses from light materials. The settlement had its own water and electricity connections. But living conditions were extremely dangerous. The…

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Gracioso identifies alleged sources of bags of cash he was ordered to deliver

Dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. also mentioned in his affidavit from whom then Speaker Lord Allan Velasco got the cash he delivered to some personalities including Vice President Sara Duterte.

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PCSO Lotto Results: P236M Grand Lotto prize up for grabs as no winners of major jackpot draws on September 30

There were no winners of either of the major lotto draws on September 30, 2026, as the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot reached over P236 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Wednesday.

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Impeachment court spokesman says SC ruling put 'firewall' on tribunal's independence

The Supreme Court ruling that dismissed the petitions against the Senate impeachment court's ruling on the threshold number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte placed a "firewall" around its…

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Gracioso takes 2nd lie detector test at NBI

Dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. took a lie detector test before the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, September 30.

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Las Piñas, Parañaque air quality 'very unhealthy' -- EMB-NCR

The air quality in Las Piñas and Parañaque has been classified as "very unhealthy," while that of 12 areas has been tagged "unhealthy for sensitive groups," and only four areas classified as "fair" on Wednesday evening…

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NBI nabs 120 suspects in POGO-like love scam operation

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 120 suspects in Makati City in an alleged love scam operation that authorities said bore similarities to the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

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Marcos calls on teachers to raise students who are critical thinkers, capable leaders

Marcos calls on teachers to raise students who are critical thinkers, capable leaders

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Comelec wants vulnerable sectors to be able to vote a week before election day

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is pushing for "vulnerable sectors" to be allowed to vote a week ahead of election day to cater their needs and convenience.

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Palace: Mayors, including Baste Duterte, should know about approved gov't contracts

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, like any other local chief executive, should not be ignorant of government contracts involving his office or his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, Palace Press Officer Claire…

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DOLE warns of possible closure of beauty clinic linked to malpractice case

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday warned that a beauty clinic could be shut down following an inspection on Thursday to determine whether it violated the Labor Code, after it was linked to a…

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Comelec hopes for anti-dynasty law before 2026 ends

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping that an anti-dynasty law could be passed before the end of 2026, allowing enough time to clarify any of its provisions.

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SC ruling shows impeachment court proceedings are constitutionally bulletproof -- court spox

For Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol, the Supreme Court"s (SC) dismissal of the petitions challenging its ruling on the impeachment voting threshold means that the impeachment court"s proceedings…

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Office of the President's budget gets Senate panel nod in 16 minutes

The proposed budget of the Office of the President for 2027 was passed by the Senate Committee on Finance in 16 minutes.

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Sandiganbayan suspends Tarlac solon for 90 days over graft

The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has placed Tarlac 3rd Rep. Noel Rivera under a 90-day preventive suspension due to a pending graft case involving his alleged links to a construction firm that won government contracts.

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Tulfo flags PRC over alleged lack of reshuffling among regional officials

Senator Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday called the attention of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) over the lack of reshuffling of regional officials, alleging that some executives who are in the same position for…

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SC tells Palace, Congress, Comelec to comment on petition vs. BSKE postponement

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday directed the Office of the President, Congress, and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to comment on a petition challenging the postponement of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang…

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LOOK: DPWH to fast-track UP-PGH drainage, septic tank construction amid flooding

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the construction of drainage facilities and septic tanks at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) in Manila to help…

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EXPLAINER: Where did the TBS gang come from?

Philippine authorities are now gathering intelligence and hunting down members of a community-based criminal gang True Brown Style (TBS) across the country.

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DILG gathering info on 'TBS gang': We will get them

Members of the community-based criminal gang True Brown Style (TBS) have established a presence in all local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila and in 78 provinces, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday.

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BuCor chief Catapang says Lee, Cornejo must apply for parole before release

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang said Wednesday that Cedric Lee and Deniece Cornejo still need to apply for parole before they can be released.

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NBI offered lie detector test for Zaldy Co's 18 ex-bodyguards --Matibag

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) previously asked the former aides of former lawmaker Zaldy Co if they wanted to undergo a lie detector test amid their claims of cash delivery to various personalities…

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Prosecution calls for understanding for 'sleepy' Abante, says part of aging

The House prosecution team called on the public to extend some grace to Manila Rep. Benny Abante, who has been spotted sleeping twice in the Senate session hall amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte…

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Free LRT-2 rides for National ID holders on Thursday, October 1

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday announced that there will be free rides for National ID holders on Thursday, October 1 in celebration of National Statistics Month.

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Alan Cayetano says Lacson acts as chief justice, prosecutor; Ping fires back

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has criticized Sen. Ping Lacson for acting like a chief justice, prosecutor, and more, saying the latter dictated how the flood control probes should go. Lacson fired back by…

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NFA: Full warehouses limited 2025 palay purchases

The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday explained that it was unable to fully utilize its 2025 budget for palay (unhusked rice) procurement because its warehouses were already full.

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Coalition launches online signature campaign for anti-political dynasty law

The Dapat Isa Lang Coalition on Wednesday launched its online platform for its signature campaign to enact a genuine anti-political dynasty law.

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DENR seeks binding global plastics treaty to address plastic crisis

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has called for a unified global framework to address the plastic problem worldwide.

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Erwin Tulfo files bill seeking long-term tourism campaign for PH

Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to establish a long-term tourism campaign to sustain gains in the country"s tourism sector.

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NUP flags delays, non-release of funds for infra, social programs

The National Unity Party, which has 58 members in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday alleged delayed fund releases for infrastructure projects and social programs funded under the 2025 and 2026 national budget.

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AFP: BRP Sierra Madre troops have sufficient supplies despite China's interference

Troops aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal still have sufficient supplies despite the rescheduling of a rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission following interference from Chinese vessels, the Armed Forces of the…

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AFP says China possibly behind fake Teodoro letter

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said China could be behind a fake letter allegedly signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. that recently circulated online.

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Marcos institutionalizes gov't spending tracking platform 'COMPASS'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has institutionalized a centralized platform that will allow the public to track government budget, spending, and the implementation of projects.

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Brice Hernandez, 6 ex-DPWH officials plead 'not guilty' to flood control graft raps

Brice Hernandez, 6 ex-DPWH officials plead 'not guilty' in flood control graft raps

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Several Metro Manila areas record 'very unhealthy' air quality -- EMB-NCR

Several areas in Metro Manila recorded “very unhealthy” air quality on Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources" Environmental Management Bureau - National Capital Region…

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Tatay Elmer, 78-year-old PISTON member, suffers heart attack amid transport strike

A 78-year-old former jeepney driver and member of transport group PISTON suffered a heart attack while participating in the group"s transport strike in Monumento, Caloocan City on Tuesday.

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Tatay Elmer, 78-year-old PISTON member, suffers heart attack amid transport strike

A 78-year-old former jeepney driver and member of transport group PISTON suffered a heart attack while participating in the group"s transport strike in Monumento, Caloocan City on Tuesday.

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NAPOLCOM probes off-duty cop in Tondo basketball brawl

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is investigating the alleged involvement of an off-duty police officer in a brawl during a basketball game in Tondo, Manila last September 27.

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LTO to issue order revoking driver's licenses over pedestrian lane incidents

The Land Transportation Office on Wednesday said it is drafting a memorandum order that could lead to the revocation of the driver"s license of motorists involved in pedestrian lane-related incidents.

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Transport strike to continue for second day, Piston says

The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) said its transport strike will push through for a second day to press the government to act on the plight of jeepney drivers amid rising oil…

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Transport strike to continue for second day, PISTON says

The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) said its transport strike will push through for a second day to press the government to act on the plight of jeepney drivers amid rising oil prices.

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'Keep demanding space:' Marcos highlights ASEAN women's role in economy, innovation

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored on Tuesday the significance of women"s leadership and representation in driving ASEAN's economy and innovation, urging them to keep asserting their place in leadership.

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Philippine Coast Guard challenges China's claim over Batanes waters

China is expanding its claim over more of the Philippines" maritime territory, including waters around Batanes, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

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Marcos hails Metrobank's outstanding Filipinos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honored on Tuesday the 10 recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award, urging them to keep on inspiring and setting a good example in their respective fields.

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Farmers squeezed by high fuel prices, El Niño threat

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) said they are preparing for the possible impacts of El Niño, as farmers continue to lament the high cost of production due to high oil prices and…

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Rotting pig carcasses dumped by river causes panic among hog raisers in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan

Several rotting carcasses of several pigs dumped by a river in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan has caused alarm to the town"s hog raisers who slaughtered and sold their animals at a loss.

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2 dead in motorcycle-related accidents in Pangasinan

Two persons died in separate accidents involving motorcycles in San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

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Cebu provincial government allocated P750 million in rehab work after 2025 earthquake

The Cebu Provincial government allocated P750 million for rehabilitation efforts of local government units affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the province last year.

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Camarines Sur placed under state of calamity due to hike in dengue cases

The province of Camarines Sur has been placed under a state of calamity due to the alarming increase in dengue cases and deaths, according to the provincial government.

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Comelec issues 16 subpoenas over pre-shaded ballots in Maluso, Basilan

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it issued 16 subpoenas over the pre-shaded ballots found in Maluso, Basilan during the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…

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PH Army: 1 CAFGU dead, 2 soldiers hurt in Negros Occidental clash

A member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (CAA) was killed in a clash in Escalante City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, the Philippine Army said on Wednesday.

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Faulty wiring 'loud sound' in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat not 'school shooting,' gov says

A loud sound reported at Isulan National High School in Sultan Kudarat on Wednesday was not caused by a shooting but was likely due to faulty electrical wiring, Governor Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu said.

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School shooting reported in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat --gov

School shooting reported in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat --gov

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Magnitude 5 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

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PCO: IBC-13 risks going off the air without gov't subsidy

PCO Secretary Dave Gomez asked senators to help restore subsidy for the agency"s attached GOCC IBC-13, saying it risked going off the air without government funding.

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BSP urges public to check banknotes carefully during 'ber' months

A sari-sari store in Dagupan City received a fake P1,000 bill from a customer who used it to pay for a purchase.

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PH must rethink worker preparation amid AI use -- experts

Experts called on companies in the country to rethink preparing workers to cope with the rising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and overseas migration.

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Peso weakness drives PH debt to record P19.61 trillion

The Philippine government"s outstanding debt hit a new record high of P19.606 trillion as of the end of August, up 1.12% from the previous month, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.

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PH slips 2 spots in global innovation ranking

The Philippines fell two spots in a global ranking of economies based on their innovation capabilities, according to this year"s Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization…

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Globe earns positive assessment from Morgan Stanley ahead of GCash IPO

Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom Inc. has secured a positive assessment from global investment bank Morgan Stanley ahead of Mynt's initial public offering.

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Intellicare pays out P9.35B in health benefits, claims in H1 2026

Health plan provider Intellicare on Wednesday said it paid out P9.35 billion in healthcare benefits and claims in the first half of 2026.

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NFA leases Tarlac warehouse to expand palay buying

The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday said it is expanding its warehouse capacity in Tarlac to allow the agency to procure more palay (unhusked rice) from local farmers.

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PEZA, Aboitiz renew partnership to ease ecozone registration

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Aboitiz Economic Estates are expanding an investor-support initiative aimed at helping businesses navigate registration and other requirements for setting up operations…

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PH trade deficit narrows to 15-month low in August 2026

The Philippine trade deficit narrowed to a 15-month low in August 2026 as imports declined from the previous month while exports climbed, preliminary government data released on Wednesday showed.

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GCash services restored after temporary downtime

Services of GCash, operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), have been restored as of Wednesday noon, the mobile wallet operator announced.

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29 farm-to-market roads eyed in Mimaropa

A total of 29 farm-to-market roads (FMR) across the Mimaropa region are set to be built, with a total funding of P430 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

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DOLE issues pay guideline for Nov. 16-18, 2026 amid 49th ASEAN Summit

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set the pay guidelines for work rendered on November 16 to 18, 2026, which have been declared as special non-working days in the National Capital Region in connection…

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NTC eyes regulating sale of used mobile phones, gadgets

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is eyeing to issue rules and regulations governing the sale of used mobile phones, tablets, and other gadgets.

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Inflation could pick up to as high as 7.4% in September -- BSP

Inflation could accelerate to as high as 7.4% this month, mainly due to weather disturbances affecting agricultural prices, higher pump prices and the depreciation of the Philippine peso, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…

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GCash services down

GCash, the e-wallet platform operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI) and used by more than 90 million users, is currently unavailable as of Wednesday morning.

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DOLE releases 2027 holiday pay rules

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released Wednesday the pay rules for regular holidays and special (non-working) days for 2027.

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Expanded GCash services for underserved, unbanked Filipinos seen with Mynt IPO

Additional resources to expand digital financial services for underserved and unbanked Filipinos are expected from the initial public offering of Mynt, the parent company of GCash.

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Burnham says UK should weigh post-Brexit EU options, including rejoining

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain should consider options for its future relationship with the EU, including rejoining it, saying that Brexit had "done more harm than good."

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Tennessee to execute woman for first time in 200 years

The US state of Tennessee was set on Wednesday to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years, three decades after she murdered a classmate.

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China carves new military presence in Laos

China"s latest expansion of its overseas military footprint was carved from farmland in Laos, as analysts said the new support center could deepen Beijing's presence in Southeast Asia.

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High school students in France blockade schools over lack of resources

Dozens of people have been injured and hundreds arrested, most of them children, in a nationwide wave of student demonstrations against teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings.

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Printing agency vows no increase in passport fees, seeks gov't subsidy

The printing agency behind the production of Philippine passports vowed not to increase prices but asked senators for subsidies to support its operations.

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Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq, leaving potential security vacuum

Iraqis celebrated the departure of US forces after more than two decades of war on Wednesday, though many were worried about a security vacuum.

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Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, official says

One of the passengers told her mother that she had heard screaming and that a man holding a knife had forced one of the pilots onto the floor, and that there was blood everywhere.

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Some Filipinos by the bus accident in Bavaria are back in Milan, Italy -- PCG Frankfurt

Some Filipinos who were affected by the bus accident on the A96 near Buchloe, Bavaria are already back in Milan, according to the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt (PCG Frankfurt).

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PH Consulate checks on Percy Lapid's son in ICE detention

NEW YORK - Representatives of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles visited Mark Mabasa, the son of slain broadcaster Percy Lapid, after he was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in Los Angeles.

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One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution --EU report

Heatwaves and wildfires combined with human-caused emissions this year combined to expose one third of the world's population to extremely high levels of ozone pollution, a European Union report said on Wednesday.

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Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

An Israeli airstrike killed the head of Hamas' armed wing in north Gaza on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, with the militant group describing him as a leader of the October 7, 2023, attack that precipitated…

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Qatari mediators press peace deal between US and Iran

Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the US can lead to a breakthrough despite US President Donald Trump's denial of media reports that he was willing to ease sanctions and release…

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Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deporting migrants to countries not their own

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the chance to show the harms they may face, bolstering a tool…

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OFWs in Croatia get social protection, psychosocial support from DSWD

Filipino workers in Croatia can now access more government assistance as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) brought social protection and psychosocial services closer to the Filipino community there.

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At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

Developing nations are demanding a greater role in shaping the rules governing artificial intelligence, warning that a technology poised to transform economies could instead deepen global inequalities if its development…

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LOOK: Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian senior climbs down from ledge

Ihor Malchevsky focused solely on his family as he peered over the edge of the window, thick black smoke billowing behind him after a Russian drone smashed into the building setting it ablaze.

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OpenAI pits Dots agents against Meta in billion-dollar enterprise AI race

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on agents called Dots that chase user goals across apps on their own, deepening its push into the lucrative enterprise market and pitting it against Meta META.O in the race to sell AI…

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Fisherman in Masbate finds rare megamouth shark

A fisherman from Masbate was surprised when he accidentally caught a shark with wide a mouth in his fishing net.

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Over 1,000 individuals in Sarangani receive free medical services from GMA Kapuso Foundation

Over 1,000 residents in Glan, Sarangani received free medical services from the GMA Kapuso Foundation almost four months since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake followed by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat affected their…

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First Lady Liza Marcos graces opening of Kathy Pimentel's BGC wellness spa

Alpina Lounge & Wellness is at One Uptown Residences in Bonifacio Global City.

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Built for kids, ready for emergencies

Every second counts when it comes to emergencies, and one of the most alarming situations a parent can experience is when their child suddenly falls ill or is injured. The best thing to ease that worry is a reliable and…

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Alex Eala among Time's 2026 World's Most Influential Rising Stars, Nadal talks about Filipina star

Alexandra Eala is among Time Magazine"s “TIME100 Next 2026: The World"s Most Influential Rising Stars.”

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UAAP: Koji Buenaflor readjusts on return to UST, carries lessons from Asian Games 3x3 basketball

After donning national team colors in the 2026 Asian Games for the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 Basketball Team, Koji Buenaflor is back in University of Santo Tomas gold, contributing to his team"s 98-87 win over the University…

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Asian Games: Alex Eala assured of at least bronze, Carlo Paalam advances to gold medal match

Tennis star Alex Eala and Olympic medalist Carlo Paalam bannered the Philippines" campaign in the 2026 Asian Games as their wins assured them of medals in the continental multi-sport event.

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Asian Games: Alex Eala, Shaira Rivera fall short against China's duo to end women's doubles run

The pair of Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera ended its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games women"s doubles after falling to China"s Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan, 7-5, 6-2, on Wednesday in Japan.

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UAAP: Mongcopa, Cabonilas star in FEU victory over La Salle

Far Eastern University put pedal to the metal in its early season test against De La Salle University, claiming victory over the reigning champions, 90-78.

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Bianca Pagdanganan hits six birdies for joint 3rd in first round of Asian Games golf

Bianca Pagdangan was off to a rousing start in her 2026 Asian Games run, placing at joint third in the first round of women's individual stroke play.

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Asian Games: Alex Eala opens up about Joanna Garland and chasing gold for the Philippines

After a hard-fought match against Joanna Garland at the 20th Asian Games, Filipina tennis star Alex Eala"s thoughts quickly turned to her opponent, who was seen in tears after the contest.

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UAAP: UST overcomes late UE surge for second straight win

The University of Santo Tomas obtained its second consecutive win after fending off University of the East, 98-87, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

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Alex Eala assured of Asian Games medal after beating Chinese Taipei's Garland in QF

Alex Eala dug deep in Set 1 before completing a 7-5, 6-0 win over the gritty Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei in the 2026 Asian Games women's tennis singles quarterfinals on Wednesday in Japan.

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Carlo Paalam ousts world champ Makhmud Sabyrkhan, enters Asian Games gold medal bout

Carlo Paalam has punched his way to the gold medal round after beating world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan in the 2026 Asian Games men's 55kg semifinals on Wednesday.

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LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala in the 2026 Asian Games, September 30 -- singles quarterfinals, doubles second round

Alex Eala will square off against Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei in the women's singles quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games tennis competition. Later in the day, Eala will team up with Shaira Rivera to take on…

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Sibol MLBB falls to Indonesia in huge Asian Games quarterfinal upset

Sibol Mobile Legends: Bang Bang"s Asian Games medal hopes came crashing down in the quarterfinals as Indonesia pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset to send the Philippines out of the medal race on Wednesday in Japan.

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Asian Games: Progella, Pagara advance to beach volleyball semis; Rondina-Pons pair bows out

A potential all-Filipino semifinals showdown has been denied after two Philippine pairs met contrasting results in the 2026 Asian Games women's beach volleyball quarterfinals on Wednesday in Japan.

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NBA to choose from 3 bids for Vegas expansion team

The NBA is down to three finalists for ownership of its Las Vegas expansion team, ESPN reported Tuesday.

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EJ Obiena calls rainy Asian Games gold 'poetic' after defending pole vault crown

EJ Obiena remained Asia"s pole vault king after successfully defending his men"s pole vault title at the 20th Asian Games, winning another gold medal for the Philippines on a rain-soaked night.

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UAAP: UE officially appoints Paulo Hubalde as Red Warriors acting head coach, replacing Chris Gavina

The University of the East officially appointed Paulo Hubalde as the acting coach of the Red Warriors, replacing Chris Gavina, who handled the team from UAAP Season 88 until the first two games of Season 89.

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LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 30 -- Alex Eala, Carlo Paalam, and other sports

Follow along with Team Philippines' campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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NBA: With LeBron gone in LA, Bronny James out to make a name for himself

Bronny James is looking forward to playing against his dad, LeBron James, on Christmas Day, but until then, he will focus on improving his game and emerging from his legendary father's shadow.

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NBA: Two-time NBA champ J.R. Smith arrested on assault charge

Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith was arrested on a charge of family violence in Texas on Monday, according to multiple reports.

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Team Philippines at 2026 Asian Games: September 30 schedule -- Alex Eala, Carlo Paalam, and other sports

After Tuesday"s medal rush, highlighted by EJ Obiena"s gold in pole vault, the Philippines will continue its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.

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NBA: Knicks undecided on White House visit after championship victory

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks have not decided whether to visit the White House and President Donald Trump this season, according to coach Mike Brown on Tuesday.

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Premier League finds Man City guilty of sham contracts distorting finances

Manchester City used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade, the Premier League said on Tuesday after an independent…

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Alden Richards praises Bianca Umali for 'Always Yours, Never Mine' performance

Bianca Umali is making waves for her performance in the flm, "Always Yours, Never Mine."

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'LOL: Last One Laughing PH' returns for Season 2 this October

"LOL: Last One Laughing" is back for Season 2!

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Jennylyn Mercado receives support from Aguila Entertainment CEO following Patrick Garcia's tell-all interview

Jennylyn Mercado received a statement of support from Katrina Aguila, the CEO of her talent agency Aguila Entertainment, following Patrick Garcia's claims about their past relationship.

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Jennylyn Mercado receives support from Aguila Entertainment CEO following Patrick Garcia's tell-all interview

Jennylyn Mercado received a statement of support from Katrina Aguila, the CEO of her talent agency Aguila Entertainment, following Patrick Garcia's claims about their past relationship.

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Dennis Trillo sa naging mga pahayag ni Patrick Garcia: 'Salamat at naalala mo si Jazz'

Nagbigay ng kaniyang saloobin ang aktor na si Dennis Trillo kaugnay sa naging mga pahayag ni Patrick Garcia sa isang panayam tungkol sa naging relasyon nila noon ni Jennylyn Mercado na humantong sa hiwalayan. Si…

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Jennylyn Mercado, hiniling na itigil ang bashing; tumangging magkomento sa mga inilahad ni Patrick Garcia

Pinili ni Jennylyn Mercado na manahimik kaugnay ng pagsasalita ni Patrick Garcia sa kanilang hiwalayan 18 taon ang nakararaan. Sa kabila nito, may panawagan ang aktres sa publiko na itigil ang “hate” at “bashing” sa…

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Patrick Garcia's tell-all: 9 revelations about his past with Jennylyn Mercado

Patrick Garcia shocked the public with a rare interview on Wednesday, where made some revelations about his past relationship with Jennylyn Mercado.

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Patrick Garcia, itinangging iniwan si Jennylyn Mercado noong nabuntis niya ito: 'She didn't want me to be there'

Matapos ang 18 taon, binasag na ni Patrick Garcia ang kaniyang katahimikan sa hiwalayan nila ni Jennylyn Mercado. Paglilinaw niya, hindi siya nang-iwan kundi ayaw na ng aktres na makipag-ugnayan sa kaniya noong…

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Patrick Garcia, itinangging iniwan si Jennylyn Mercado noong nabuntis niya ito: 'She didn't want me to be there'

Matapos ang 18 taon, binasag na ni Patrick Garcia ang kaniyang katahimikan sa hiwalayan nila ni Jennylyn Mercado. Paglilinaw niya, hindi siya nang-iwan kundi ayaw na ng aktres na makipag-ugnayan sa kaniya noong…

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Jennylyn Mercado's manager slams Patrick Garcia: 'There are a lot of things you did to hurt her'

While Jennylyn Mercado has declined to comment on Patrick Garcia's tell-all, her manager, Becky Aguila, did not mince words.

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Jennylyn Mercado declines to comment on Patrick Garcia's tell-all, asks bashing to stop

Jennylyn Mercado has opted to remain mum following Patrick Garcia tell-all about their breakup 18 years ago.

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Celeste Cortesi, Jonathan Sterling confirm breakup

Celeste Cortesi and Jonathan Sterling have broken up.

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Matthew Perry documentary trailer sheds light on late actor's battle with addiction

"The One About Matthew Perry," Netflix's upcoming documentary about the late Matthew Perry, just released its official trailer.

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KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde explain being spotted at adult toy shop in Amsterdam

KZ Tandingan shared the hilarious story from when she and her husband, TJ Monterde, were spotted in an adult toy shop in Amsterdam.

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Rochelle Pangilinan, sinagot ang tanong kung siya ba ang 'pinakasikat' sa SexBomb Girls

Naging tapat ang SexBomb leader at Kapuso actress na si Rochelle Pangilinan sa kaniyang pagsagot sa segment ng programang Chika Cart.

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Bayani Agbayani, naniniwala na bitay ang dapat na parusa sa mga tiwali sa gobyerno

Bagaman kilala bilang komedyante, seryoso naman si Bayani Agbayani pagdating sa usapin sa pulitika, tulad sa mga alegasyon ng katiwalian sa paggamit ng pondo ng bayan.

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Patrick Garcia's wife Nikka following husband's tell-all: 'I won in this life. I fell in love with a good man'

Patrick Garcia's wife Nikka has issued a message of support for her husband following his tell-all interview with Ogie Diaz.

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Singapore launches dating service for public servants

Singapore has launched a dating platform for public officials, in its latest experiment meant to tackle declining marriage and historically low fertility rates.

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Empowering the youth to Go Safe online

Young people today have access to more information than any generation before them. With a few taps, they can learn something new, connect with people, discover communities, and explore almost any subject that catches…

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Yasser Marta turns emotional when asked about relationship with Robb Guinto

Are Yasser Marta and Robb Guinto going through a rough patch?

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Dennis Trillo posts following Patrick Garcia's tell-all: 'Spread love, not hate'

Following Patrick Garcia's tell-all interview with Ogie Diaz about his relationship with Jennylyn Mercado, her pregnancy, and their eventual split, Dennis Trillo took to social media to air some of his quick thoughts.

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Patrick Garcia denies leaving Jennylyn Mercado during pregnancy

Patrick Garcia has broken his 18-year silence on his breakup with Jennylyn Mercado.

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Antonio's 'without the white tablecloth': Sebastian's in Rockwell is now open

Sebastian's, the newest concept from the Antonio's group, is barely two weeks open at the ground floor of Edades in Rockwell, but already, its elegantly designed space is already bustling with patrons all looking for…

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'The Love Hypothesis' author Ali Hazelwood announces book, film sequel

“The Love Hypothesis” is getting a book and film sequel!

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Heart Evangelista tops celebrity voices at New York Fashion Week

Heart Evangelista has emerged as the top celebrity voice in New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2027.

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IN PHOTOS: Celebs turn up as Dior presents spring/summer 2027 show

Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson showed metallic trousers, structured jackets and sheer feathered skirts in Paris to guests including Anya Taylor-Joy and Jennifer Lawrence.

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IN PHOTOS: Celebs turn up as Dior presents spring/summer 2027 show

Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson showed metallic trousers, structured jackets and sheer feathered skirts in Paris to guests including Anya Taylor-Joy and Jennifer Lawrence.

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OPINION: Ask Atty. Gaby: Illegal racing

Ano ang maaaring pananagutan sa batas ng mga tricycle driver na nahuling nag-i-illegal racing at nag-e-exhibition sa public road?

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